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narwhal23's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Death, War, Sexual content, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Obviously this book is about demons trying to get a man to do evil, so there's lots of mind games and disparagementclevermird's review against another edition
challenging
funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I seem to be on a C.S. Lewis kick recently.
The Screwtape Letters is an odd little book that takes the form of a series of letters from a middle-management demon (Screwtape) writing to his nephew (Wormwood), giving him advice as to how best to tempt an unnamed human man into sin and disaster.
Although the story itself is obviously fictional, the book bridges the gap between novel and treatise on Christian living, offering a variety of thoughts on everyday Christian philosophy ("how should we live day to day?" questions rather than "why does evil exist?" ones) through the lens of "what not to do". Although I might not agree one hundred percent with every conclusion offered, I found the writing and format to be a witty and engaging way to deliver some solid food for thought.
I will say that the book probably loses a lot of its charm if you're not a Christian of some flavor, or at leas familiar with and sympathetic to that worldview. I'll also say that the book is best taken in small doses, it's not the kind of thing that you binge-read.
My copy contained a sort of mini-sequel that Lewis wrote for a magazine called "Screwtape Proposes a Toast". Although this was okay, it didn't live up to the standards of Screwtape Letters proper and was a bit of a drag to read.
Overall, though, a fun and unique way to get a bit of spiritual guidance while enjoying a chuckle or two.
The Screwtape Letters is an odd little book that takes the form of a series of letters from a middle-management demon (Screwtape) writing to his nephew (Wormwood), giving him advice as to how best to tempt an unnamed human man into sin and disaster.
Although the story itself is obviously fictional, the book bridges the gap between novel and treatise on Christian living, offering a variety of thoughts on everyday Christian philosophy ("how should we live day to day?" questions rather than "why does evil exist?" ones) through the lens of "what not to do". Although I might not agree one hundred percent with every conclusion offered, I found the writing and format to be a witty and engaging way to deliver some solid food for thought.
I will say that the book probably loses a lot of its charm if you're not a Christian of some flavor, or at leas familiar with and sympathetic to that worldview. I'll also say that the book is best taken in small doses, it's not the kind of thing that you binge-read.
My copy contained a sort of mini-sequel that Lewis wrote for a magazine called "Screwtape Proposes a Toast". Although this was okay, it didn't live up to the standards of Screwtape Letters proper and was a bit of a drag to read.
Overall, though, a fun and unique way to get a bit of spiritual guidance while enjoying a chuckle or two.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Alcohol, Death, Classism, and War
avsdhpn's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: War, Violence, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Infidelity, Gaslighting, and Death
niaaaaa's review against another edition
dark
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: War and Death
quirpele's review
funny
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
very amusing story. quite good to think about the usefulness of our moods and attitudes. excellent characterisation
Content Warnings
Minor: Cannibalism, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Torture, and Violence
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